Several Recent Air Conditioner Thefts in Lake City

LAKE CITY, Fla. -- Nearly a dozen air conditioner thefts, apparently for copper, have police asking for help from the community.

According to the Lake City Police Department, the thefts have occurred throughout the town in the past three weeks.

One theft was reported on Alma Avenue, one on McFarlane Avenue, two on Alachua Avenue, two more on Broadway Avenue, and five were reported on Castillo Terrace. The most recent -- Tuesday -- were the thefts on Castillo and Broadway.

Police are asking citizens to report any unusual people or vehicles in the area.